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Gastroenterology
2 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Experience of the Management of Decompensated Hepatitis C Virus in Cirrhotic Patients with Low-Dose Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin Combined with Daclatasvir

The limited treatment varieties for patients with decompensated cirrhosis due to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) remain a challenge. Read more
Gastroenterology
2 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Associations of the TLR2 and TLR4 Alleles with Hepatitis C Virus Infection Within an Egyptian Population: A Multicentre Family-Based Study

The human toll-like receptor (TLR) family consists of 10 receptors that are critically important within innate immunity. TLRs recognise and respond to…
Gastroenterology
2 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Endoscopic Necrosectomy: Indications and Results

Peripancreatic fluid collections (PFC) frequently occur in the context of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and trauma. The majority of cases have…
Gastroenterology
2 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Surgical Transanal Resection of Early Rectal Tumours

Rates of early rectal cancer detection are on the increase due to screening programmes and wider public awareness. Most rectal cancer is treated by…
Gastroenterology
3 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Curative Options for Hepatitis B and D

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a small, partially double-stranded DNA virus that causes acute and chronic hepatitis in humans. About 240 million people…
Gastroenterology
2 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of Knife-assisted Resection of Rectal Polyps Extending to the Dentate Line: How Low Can You Go?

Rectal polyps extending to the dentate line (RPDL) pose a technical challenge to endoscopic resection due to the narrow lumen and more.
Gastroenterology
1 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Enhanced Diagnostic Performance of Symptom-Based Criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome by History and Diagnostic Evaluation

As clinicians, we are encouraged to use symptom-based diagnostic criteria to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Rome III criteria have been…
Gastroenterology
2 Mins
1 Dec 2016

A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Air Insufflation, Water Immersion, and Water Exchange for Adenoma Detection in Screening Colonoscopy Patients

Low adenoma detection rate (ADR, proportion of patients with at least one adenoma found in the colon) is correlated with the risk of post-colonoscopy…